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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-05-29 Minutes Present: Absent: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MAY 29, 2001 - 5:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis Larry Koonce John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Tom Shockley Terry Kinzie Andy Jones Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Attorney Assistant to the City Manager Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Development Communications Director Police Chief Information Services Director Fire Chief Randy Shiflet Alicia Richardson Deputy City Manager Assistant City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 9 - PZ 2001-06 - Councilman NAN FROM REGULAR Trevino questioned the amount of existing MAY 29,2001 CITY acreage owned by Huggins Honda and what COUNCIL would cause the requirement of a an override AGENDA vote of the Council. Staff advised that the Dealership owned 6 acres. A petition consisting of 20 percent of the immediately surrounding property owners would require an override vote of the Council. Staff advised that a number of letters of opposition and petition were received but the 20% requirement was not met. Pre Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 2 Agenda Item 6e - PAY 2001-001 - NAN Councilwoman Johnson questioned the cost overrun of the project. Mr. Curtis advised that the bids were higher than originally estimated. The projects were estimated and submitted in the 90's. Several factors have contributed to the higher construction costs - i.e., original costs estimated in early 90's and were not updated until recently, inflation and scope of project changed by TxDOT. Staff advised that the City did anticipate the increased cost and requested $350,000 additional funding from the Regional Transportation Council, which has been approved. Staff advised that additional updated estimates have been prepared for the project and additional funding has been requested. Mayor Scoma expressed concern with the removal of the old service station at Glenview and Rufe Snow. Staff advised that a requirement of federal funding is to define the scope of the project. At the time the project was defined, the service station was a working station. The City will not be able to initiate plans to remove the station until TxDOT completes the project. Agenda Item No. 7 - GN 2001-043 - The City NAN Manager was asked to give background information on the tabling of this item at a previous Council meeting. Mr. Cunningham advised that the Park Facilities Development Corporation Board would be meeting at 6:45 p.m. to review the sale and make a recommendation to the Council and the Council would be acting on the item during the regular Council meeting. Mr. Cunningham advised that it had been economically feasible to sell the bonds earlier in the day and the special meeting scheduled for May 31 would not be necessary. Mr. Cunningham explained that previously the market conditions were not favorable enough for the refunding of the park development bonds. The City delayed the sale of the park bonds waiting for market conditions to change. The Financial Advisors will report on the market conditions and resulting savings to the City during the regular Council meeting. Pre Council Minutes May 29,2001 Page 3 IR 2001-074 Mr. Pitstick explained that Direct Development is J. PISTICK REVIEW REQUEST working to develop the property on the BY DIRECT southwest corner of Mid Cities and Davis DEVELOPMENT Boulevard. They are working with a grocery TO ALLOW anchor (Kroger) for the site. Kroger needs a LIMITED (LEFT median opening in Mid Cities between Davis TURN ONL Y) and Smithfield Road for left turn traffic going MEDIAN OPENING west on Mid-Cities past Davis Boulevard. The IN MID CITIES location does not meet current criteria for a BOULEVARD median opening. Council was advised that BETWEEN Direct Development was asking for a consensus SMITHFIELD for the approval of the median opening so they ROAD AND DAVIS can move forward with development of project. BOULEVARD Mr. David Watson, principal with Direct Development, explained their need for the median opening and addressed the impact their development will have on traffic. Mr. Watson outlined the improvements they are proposing: · Dedication of right-of-way for dual left turn lanes on Mid-Cities Boulevard · Creation of dedicated right turn lane on Mid Cities Boulevard at Davis Boulevard intersection · Creation of third through lane for eastbound traffic on Mid-Cities Boulevard · Removal of third curb cut on Davis Boulevard · Dedication of right-of-way for expansion of Davis Boulevard · Dedication of right of way for expansion of Smithfield Road · Construction of Smithfield Road realignment at Bridge Street · Dedication of right-of-way for realignment of Smithfield Road. The Council discussed the proposed improvements and the impact the median opening would have on traffic. Staff and Mr. Watson responded to questions from the Council. The Mayor asked for Council consensus on the general approval of the median opening on Mid Cities Boulevard so the developer can proceed with negotiations with Kroger, site plans and platting of the property. The general consensus of the Council was for the developer to move forward with plans for the development of the project and bring back plans to the Council, and favorable consideration for a median break as requested on Mid-Cities. (Councilmembers Trevino, Metts and Johnson did not favor median break; Councilmembers Tolbert, Whitson and Mitchell believed the median break would be all right; Councilman Welch said either would be all right.) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 5:48 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for: 1) Consultation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.071 for Buckingham et al vs. NRH; 2) Deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.052 for land acquisition for Fire Service; and 3) Personnel Matters as authorized by Government Code §551.074 for Fire Service personnel. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Pre Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 4 C!:J-~ ~' "'il"" , :.:'" .<......' ...'...... {:'~ ·~~·:ñ ....~ '~\ A TT~,~ r }~J -Y'::' h·- :;'........ ~. ~ .@ "^v·.... " ~ât?k~~ atricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MAY 29,2001 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell called the meeting to order May 29.2001 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Absent: Charles Scoma Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire ROLL CALL Councilman Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Junior Girl Scout Troop #1202 led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Junior Girl Scout Troop #1202 led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS YARD OF THE MONTH Ms. Patsy Tucker presented certificates to the following yard of the month recipients: City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 2 Jim & Midge Seaver, 6625 Briley; Mark & Cindy Foster, 6829 Briley; Gayle & Charles Woods, 6524 Riviera; David & Bonnie Brown, 5741 Acapulco; Abbie Williams, 5001 Wyoming; Jim & Christine Davis, 7509 Steward Lane; Bob Gammons, 8317 Thorncrest Court; Ken & Jackie Clontz, 7500 Ridgeway Avenue; and Gary & Leann Moore, 8821 Trailsedge Drive. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2001 C. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 2001 D. GN 001-055 - APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-037 E. PAY 2001-001 - APPROVE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $498,160.91 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE/GLENVIEW DRIVE INTERSECTION PROJECT Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes May 29,2001 Page 3 7. GN 2001-043 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF $7,225,000 IN PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2001 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-034 (TABLED AT THE 4/23/01 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Finance Director Larry Koonce summarized item for Council. Mr. Koonce advised the true interest cost was 4.547 percent on the bonds. The refunded bonds when sold in 1992 and 1995 had interest rates ranging from 5.75 percent to 6.125 percent. The net present value benefit of 4.46 percent was realized with total dollar savings in terms of interest over the next twelve years for the Park Corporation as $463,000. Mr. David Medanich, First Southwest Company, recommended that the bonds be awarded to the group led by Southwest Securities/Dain Rauscher at a rate of 4.547 percent. Councilman Tolbert moved to adopt Resolution No. 2001-034 approving Resolution No. FDC 2001-01 of the North Richland Hills Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation authorizing the issuance and sale of its "Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001" in the aggregate principal amount of $7,305,000 at a true interest cost rate of 4.5473803 percent. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. PZ 2001-05 - CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN FOR A WALGREEN'S PHARMACY IN A C1 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED BY LAWRENCE CATES & ASSOCIATES ON LOT 3R, BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD CORNERS ADDITION AT 6350 DAVIS BOULEVARD APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pitstick advised Council staff had the following comments concerning the proposed site plan. Public Works: 1. The right in-right/right-out approach and sidewalk locations will be subject to staff approval. The current configuration does not match the latest plans submitted by Washington & Associates. City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 4 Planning: 1. A minimum 8" of masonry materials are required on all sides of the monument sign message board, which applicant has agreed. 2. A replat of the site is necessary and will need to be approved and filed with the county prior to permits being issued for this project. The Council asked questions and discussed the right-in/right-out approach on Davis Boulevard, the sidewalk locations, and the shared access on Mid-Cities Boulevard. Mr. Brian Burger, representing Lawrence Cates & Associates, was present to answer questions from Council. Councilman Johnson moved to approve PZ 2001-05 subject to comments from the Public Works and Planning departments. Councilman David Whitson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. PZ 2001-06 - APPEAL REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE REQUEST FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY JAMES MICHAEL WILSON ON LOT 20, BLOCK 5, RICH LAND TERRACE ADDITION AT 4705 SUSAN LEE LANE - ORDINANCE NO. 2554 (DENIED AT THE 5/10/01 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING) POSTPONED Mr. Rick Gremillion, representing Huggins Honda, spoke on behalf of Mr. Huggins. Mr. Gremillion requested Council to approve the rezoning of Lot 20, Block 5 Richland Terrace Addition. Council was advised that the dealership had lost considerable frontage due to the expansion of 820 and that the State planned to acquire additional right of way from the dealership. Mr. Gremillion explained that the dealership needed additional frontage and planned to move the existing screening wall from the south property line to the north property line. Mr. Gremillion addressed the variances being requested by the dealership and their plans for landscaping. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pitstick gave the City Secretary two additional letters of opposition - Mary and Starline Autrey, 4800 Susan Lee Lane and Diana Jones, 4820 Susan Lee Lane. The Council discussed other surrounding property owned by Mr. Huggins. Some members of the Council questioned the Dealership's overall plan for acquiring additional property. Several members of the Council expressed interest in postponing City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 5 item and requesting Mr. Huggins submit a conceptual development plan for future expansion of the dealership. The plan would incorporate the additional neighborhood land area he planned to acquire and also landscaping and other city ordinance development standards he would need to meet. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell asked Mr. Gremillion if he would like to pursue the request tonight or postpone to a later date. Mr. Gremillion advised that he would like to continue with the request. Mr. James Wilson, property owner at 4705 Susan Lee Lane and applicant, clarified for the Council the surrounding property that he had knowledge of that Mr. Huggins had either already purchased or did not currently own. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Ernest Hedgecoth, Engineer for Huggins Honda, addressed the land that the highway department had already acquired from the dealership and the additional right of way the highway department planned to acquire. Mr. Hedgecoth explained the parking, lighting, screening and other proposed improvements to Lot 20. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of the item to come forward. The following appeared and spoke in opposition to the zoning request: Johnnie Latham, 4824 Susan Lee Lane Michael Bosley, 4820 Nancy Lane Starline Autrey, 4800 Susan Lee Lane Linda Graham, 4805 Nancy Lane Charles Hanes, 4812 Susan Lee Lane The following did not wish to speak but requested that their opposition be entered into record: Ellen Tijerina, 4821 Susan Lee Lane Floyd Gales, 4904 Susan Lee Lane Steve Hediger, 4825 Susan Lee Lane Marci Foley, 4816 Susan Lee Lane Elisa Hediger, 4825 Susan Lee Lane William Madsack, 4801 Nancy Lane Johnnyn Brackett, 4800 Nancy Lane William Tiroff, 4709 Nancy Lane Shirley Tiroff, 4709 Nancy Lane City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 6 Gilberto Tijerina, 4817 Susan Lee Lane Maria Tijerina, 4817 Susan Lee Lane Kim Thomas, 4824 Nancy Lane Betty Trussell, 4808 Susan Lee Lane Sherry Latham, 4824 Susan Lee Lane There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell closed the public hearing. Councilman Welch moved to approve PZ 2001-06, Ordinance No. 2554. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Trevino moved to postpone item for 120 days pending Mr. Huggins submittal of how he proposes Planned Development of what ever section of Susan Lee and Nancy Lane that he wants to acquire, including buffers, land and any ordinances he needs to meet. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Several members of the Council expressed their thoughts on the proposed motion and the comments made by the citizens in opposition. Motion to postpone carried 5-1 with Councilmen Metts, Whitson, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for and Councilman Lyle Welch voting against. 10. SRC 2001-01 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VARIANCES TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2374, SPECIFICALLY TO SUBSECTION 13.C.1a, AND 13.C.1 e REGARDING THE PERMIT PERIOD, AND SIZE OF NEW TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT SIGNS FOR THREE SIGNS ADDRESSED AS THE 6200 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, THE 9100 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY, AND THE 8500 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Dan Quinto, representing the Home Town Richland Hills Development, discussed his request for three temporary development signs and two variances. Signs and variances requested are as follows: City Council Minutes May 29,2001 Page 7 · Sign A: A 288 square foot, on-premise development sign for 3 years or when the residential lots are 90% developed, whichever occurs first. The sign will be located in the 6200 block of Davis Boulevard. Text will be limited to 100 square feet. · Sign B: A 288 square foot, off-premise development sign for 5 years. The sign will be located in the 9100 block of Grapevine Highway. The sign will also be used for advertising the entire development with an emphasis on the retail tenants, which will join the project over time in the commercial areas of the development. · Sign C: A 100 square foot, on-premise development sign for a period of 1 year or when the residential lots are 90% developed, whichever occurs first. The sign will be located in the 8500 block of Mid-Cities Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman David Whitson to approve SRC 2001-01. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. GN 2001-056 - APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 2 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD APPROVED Councilman Metts moved to appoint Ms. Robin Eddins to Place 2 on the Park and Recreation Board, term expiring 6/30/2001. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. GN 2001-057 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 1 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVED Councilman Trevino moved to appoint Councilman Whitson to Place 1 on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, term expiring 5/1/2002. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 8 Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 2001-058 - APPROVAL OF FIRE SERVICES ANALYSIS APPROVED The City Manager briefed the Council on the background of the Fire Services Analysis conducted by Mr. Bill Evans, Bershire Advisors, Inc.. Mr. Bill Evans, presented his Fire Analysis Report and the highlights of the report. Mr. Evans recommendations included the elimination of a fifth station and the location of two existing fire stations, addition in staffing, change in emergency medical dispatch policy, relocation of reserve ambulances, discontinuance of one of the three assistance chief positions, stipend for ambulance crew, and leadership training. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Evans advised that the elimination of the fifth station and relocation would provide equipment and maintenance savings as well as savings in capital improvements. Mr. Evans explained his reasoning for the stipend and the change in emergency medical services. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve GN 2001-058, accepting the Fire Services Analysis Report and authorizing City Staff to proceed with implementation. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. A.) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B.) INFORMATION AND REPORTS · Summer Reading Program begins at the NRH Library. Call 817-427-6800 for details. · Summer Camp NRH Session 1 begins at the Recreation Center. Call 817-427-6600 for more details. · June 8-9; City Council and Goal Setting Work Session City Council Minutes May 29, 2001 Page 9 · June 8-10; NRH Junior Open Tennis Tournament, Richland Tennis Center. Call 817-427-6680 for more information. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell adjourned the meetin ATTEST: ~Mé-'~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary